Filter Low Complexity

FilterLowComplexity #

[[step]]
    action = "FilterLowComplexity"
    threshold = 0.3 # Complexity must be >= this threshold (0..1).
                    # 0.30 might be a good value, which means 30% complexity is required.
    target = Read1|Read2|Index1|Index2

Filter low complexity reads.

Based on the percentage of bases that are changed form their predecessor.

Corresponding options in other software #

  • fastp: -low_complexity_filter